The Jozef Frank Merciless Marathon Origin of the Jozef Frank Merciless Marathon
Newspaper
article from 1992
The Jozef Frank Merciless
Marathon (60 km) event is not a road race, but rather a cross country endurance and
social event.
Course
Description
The Merciless starts downtown and winds along the Clearwater into
Waterways, up into Beacon Hill and Abasand and then across into
Thickwood. Everyone will run along the trail to the Golf Course Road, follow
Golf Course Road to the Birchwood Trails and then take the Birchwood
Trails into Timberlea. Runners will then return to downtown via Thickwood.
This route is revised slightly every year. Maps are issued.
The
course is marked well in places and not so well in others.
Familiarize yourself with the course. It is best to run in groups,
carry a course description and map, and to have a least one person
in each group carry a cell phone. Include your cell phone number
on the registration form and leave with the start crew.
The course will have minimal marshalling and water stations.
The trails are likely wet,
icy, and muddy - perfect Merciless Marathon conditions. Runners
are requested to not use MP3 players as there is a need to focus
on the trails and to be able to hear other runners if they call
for help. Runners who use a music player will not receive credit
for finishing.
Please be prepared.
Carry water. Try to ignore the ravens.
Pray frequently. Keep smiling.
Please cross all roads at intersections and follow the rules of
the road. Watch traffic at all times. You are a pedestrian
and vulnerable.
Questions? Contact Race
Director Scott Hutton
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Est. 1983
